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System and method for controlling current in a movable barrier operator

US8030796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateAug 31, 2004
Grant dateOct 4, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B9/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A barrier operator comprises a current limit portion and a barrier operator portion. The current limit portion is coupled to a mains supply and the barrier operator position is coupled to the mains supply and the current limit portion. The barrier operator portion actuates a movable barrier. The current limit portion regulates electrical current to at least one additional device.

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